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kid_nissan · 10-29-2002, 06:47 AM

I need new spark plugs, Can i get them from any aid auto store or is there a site i can order from?

red240ne · 10-29-2002, 09:38 AM

AutoDestruct · 10-29-2002, 09:45 AM

Are you for real?
is this a joke?
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red240ne · 10-29-2002, 10:17 AM

why don't we have the smilies with machine guns in this forum? those would apply here.

Potatoskins02 · 10-29-2002, 10:37 AM

you can get oem or oem replacement parts at auto stores normally. Some sites sell better plugs i.e. pdm-racing and other sites like this.....

red240ne · 10-29-2002, 10:42 AM

ngk plugs/wires at partsamerica.com, only combo that matters. bosch is demon from hell...

flipboi13 · 10-29-2002, 12:47 PM

Bosch are german plugs and are not recommended for japanese cars btw

AKADriver · 10-29-2002, 02:13 PM

Funny, the Bosch plugs in my 240SX work just fine.  Except when I had a fuel problem, the engine's always been smooth and powerful with them.

The one thing that does set Bosch plugs apart is that they operate at a lower voltage, hence they're more friendly to a weaker ignition system, and docile engines like the KA.

I'm going with NGKs next, but the country your plugs were made in really doesn't matter, as long as the quality is good.

*sykikchimp* · 10-29-2002, 02:45 PM

it doesn't matter who your plugs are made by..  as long as they are OEM replacements you will notice no difference

NGK copper plugs are what came in the S13, NGK platinums came in the S14.  platinum plugs last longer, copper plugs spark better..

I personally run NGK V-power copper plugs, and accel 8mm wires.

240sxtreme · 10-29-2002, 06:06 PM

stock plugs/wires are NGK...so if you just want OEM stuff....you can either buy NGK stuff from the parts store(shucks, etc.) or buy the OEM stuff from the dealer...whichever is cheaper.

*drifterx* · 10-30-2002, 12:33 PM

if u r going to change them then upgrade them.....
for the price u can get something a little better
thats IMO atleast
i am personally running the Bosche +4 and Magnacor 8.5mm

noticed a little bit more torque or throttle responce

AKADriver · 10-30-2002, 01:17 PM

you noticed torque and throttle response because you changed plugs, not because the +4's do jack squat.  I'd consider it an upgrade to get rid of the +4's.

Magnacore wires are nice but overkill for the stock ignition system unless you need every last bit of RF suppression.  The stock 7.5mm wires are fine.

10-29-2002, 06:47 AM	#1
kid_nissan Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2002 Location: NY Age: 40 Posts: 136 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I need new spark plugs, Can i get them from any aid auto store or is there a site i can order from? __________________ VROOOOM PHSSSSSS clunk bang...Dammit!

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red240ne Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 122 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	why don't we have the smilies with machine guns in this forum? those would apply here. __________________ nebraska sucks

10-29-2002, 10:37 AM	#5
Potatoskins02 Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northern VA Age: 41 Posts: 247 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you can get oem or oem replacement parts at auto stores normally. Some sites sell better plugs i.e. pdm-racing and other sites like this..... __________________ ~1993 240sx CAI, FSTB, RSTB, Zigen Fireball friend MSP owner... "I need to save my gas...... shit its beginning to boost!" shifts

10-29-2002, 10:42 AM	#6
red240ne Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 122 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	ngk plugs/wires at partsamerica.com, only combo that matters. bosch is demon from hell... __________________ nebraska sucks

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AutoDestruct Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Burg, Harrisburg Posts: 437 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Are you for real? is this a joke? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'>

10-29-2002, 12:47 PM	#7
flipboi13 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 221 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Bosch are german plugs and are not recommended for japanese cars btw

10-29-2002, 02:13 PM	#8
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 43 Posts: 3,517 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Funny, the Bosch plugs in my 240SX work just fine.  Except when I had a fuel problem, the engine's always been smooth and powerful with them. The one thing that does set Bosch plugs apart is that they operate at a lower voltage, hence they're more friendly to a weaker ignition system, and docile engines like the KA. I'm going with NGKs next, but the country your plugs were made in really doesn't matter, as long as the quality is good.

10-29-2002, 02:45 PM	#9
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it doesn't matter who your plugs are made by..  as long as they are OEM replacements you will notice no difference NGK copper plugs are what came in the S13, NGK platinums came in the S14.  platinum plugs last longer, copper plugs spark better.. I personally run NGK V-power copper plugs, and accel 8mm wires. __________________

10-29-2002, 06:06 PM	#10
240sxtreme Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Portland, OR Age: 48 Posts: 386 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	stock plugs/wires are NGK...so if you just want OEM stuff....you can either buy NGK stuff from the parts store(shucks, etc.) or buy the OEM stuff from the dealer...whichever is cheaper.

10-30-2002, 12:33 PM	#11
drifterx Premium Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: boston, ma Age: 44 Posts: 1,533 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if u r going to change them then upgrade them..... for the price u can get something a little better thats IMO atleast i am personally running the Bosche +4 and Magnacor 8.5mm noticed a little bit more torque or throttle responce __________________ I am GOD!

10-30-2002, 01:17 PM	#12
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 43 Posts: 3,517 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	you noticed torque and throttle response because you changed plugs, not because the +4's do jack squat.  I'd consider it an upgrade to get rid of the +4's. Magnacore wires are nice but overkill for the stock ignition system unless you need every last bit of RF suppression.  The stock 7.5mm wires are fine.